{
  "id": 10102816,
  "title": "Why Veeramani case haunts Stalin as police ‘lapses’ give Vijay bypoll ammo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/why-veeramani-case-haunts-stalin-as-police-lapses-give-vijay-bypoll",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T00:56:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/veeramani-case-haunts-stalin-lapses-vijay-bypoll-10895467/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The alleged child sexual abuse case involving R Veeramani, a granite businessman, has resurfaced as a significant issue for the DMK, particularly during the upcoming October 6 bypolls in two Assembly seats, Madurantakam and Dharapuram. The case began with a video showing the abuse of a minor, leading to an initial police investigation and subsequent closure by a Special Protection Group (SPG) court. Veeramani was arrested in August 2025, along with two associates, after a renewed inquiry identified survivors. The DMK is facing criticism over the handling of the case during its tenure, with allegations of police accountability and political responsibility. Senior IPS officers A Arun and N Kannan were placed on compulsory wait by the state government, further complicating matters for the DMK's former chief minister, M K Stalin. The TVK, led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, has seized on the situation, challenging Stalin over the case's handling and accusing the DMK of being \"evil.\" The TVK candidate, Maragatham Kumaravel, a former AIADMK legislator, was recruited by the TVK, drawing criticism from Stalin. Meanwhile, the CPI(M), formerly an ally of the DMK, is also questioning Stalin's administration's actions, demanding a High Court-monitored Special Investigation Team and the suspension of officers under scrutiny.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Veeramani case resurfaces ahead of October 6 bypolls.",
    "DMK faces criticism over police handling and accountability.",
    "TVK challenges Stalin, accusing of political responsibility."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}